Property Appraisers and Assessors Salary in San Diego, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

Median annual salary $80,970 +23.8% vs national
Median hourly $38.93
10th percentile $37,420
90th percentile $139,680
Employed locally 540
National median $65,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,420
    25th
    $64,890
    50th (median)
    $80,970
    75th
    $107,580
    90th
    $139,680

    San Diego economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,285 2023 • Census ACS
    Property Appraisers and Assessors salary vs area income 79% Median Property Appraisers and Assessors salary is 21% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Property Appraisers and Assessors

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $105,290
    District of Columbia $105,000
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $104,400
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $102,350
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $100,970
    Vallejo, CA $100,590

    Nearby metros — Property Appraisers and Assessors salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $105,290
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $104,400
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $100,970
    Vallejo, CA $100,590
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $100,190
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $99,430

    Related occupations in San Diego, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $81,030
    Accountants and Auditors $93,430
    Project Management Specialists $107,880
    Management Analysts $102,340
    Human Resources Specialists $79,370
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $79,460

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Property Appraisers and Assessors make per hour in San Diego?

    The median hourly wage for Property Appraisers and Assessors in San Diego, CA is $38.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $80.50 or more per hour.

    Is San Diego above or below average for Property Appraisers and Assessors salaries?

    The median Property Appraisers and Assessors salary in San Diego, CA is 23.8% above the national median of $65,420. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Property Appraisers and Assessors in San Diego?

    Entry-level Property Appraisers and Assessors (10th percentile) earn around $37,420 per year in San Diego, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,890.